Question

Explain the following statement with its reason.

Writing of the regional history received a momentum.

Answer 1

1. Nationalistic Historiography, which includes the writings of Indian historians trained in the British educational system, tried to restore the pride in the ancient glory of India and self-esteem of the Indian readers.
2. Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, who criticised the prejudiced history of ancient India written by British Officers, inspired the nationalistic writings in Maharashtra.
3. Justice Ranade wrote the book, ‘The Rise of Maratha Power’, which explained the background of the rise of Maratha empire.
4. Thus, nationalistic historiography provided a momentum to the writing of regional histories, which drew the attention of historians to the geographic conditions and history of south Indian regions.